Maher Defends NPR’s Editorial Independence in DOGE Showdown
As GOP lawmakers and leaders call for the end of federal funding for public media organizations, National Public Radio CEO Katherine Maher was grilled on Capitol Hill as to whether the non-commercial broadcaster's content is "anti-American."
Radio’s Leaders Take On Tactics to Connect with Gen Z
As media consumption habits change, connecting with younger audiences is one of radio’s biggest challenges—and opportunities. In Radio Ink’s April issue, we asked our Top 20 Leaders one key question: What steps can radio take to better engage younger listeners?
Women To Watch: Iris Lopez; 93.1 KISS FM, El Paso
(By Charese Frugé) Iris Lopez is Co-Host of Iris & Grizz in the Morning on Townsquare Media's 93.1 KISS FM (KSII) in El Paso. She is also Founder & Executive Director for “Mija, Yes you can,” an organization empowering women and young girls.
Sales Spotlight: Emily Grillo, Bold Gold Media
(By Lainie Petersen) Emily Grillo is General Manager & Director of Sales at Bold Gold Media Group, operating in the Pocono Lake Region of Pennsylvania. A 2023 Radio Wayne Award finalist and a 2024 Best Managers in Radio honoree, Emily joined Bold Gold Media Group in 2012.
NAB Show Issues Broadcasters Guide; Marketron Plans Panels
Ahead of the industry's annual convergence on Las Vegas, the NAB has released its official Broadcasters Guide for the 2025 NAB Show. The guide outlines where radio broadcasters can find relevant programming, panels, and Main Stage events starting April 5.
SiriusXM Expands 2025 MLB Coverage With Full Season Access
As the 2025 Major League Baseball season opens this week, SiriusXM is rolling out expanded audio coverage. The satellite broadcaster has also added several new voices to its MLB Network Radio roster.
Regional President Doug Abernethy to Exit Audacy After 10 Years
Audacy Regional Vice President Doug Abernethy will exit the company on May 9, ending a decade-long tenure that included leadership roles in key markets. Radio Ink has confirmed Abernethy’s departure through an internal memo shared with Audacy staff.
CRS360 Takes a Deep Dive Into Country Listener Preferences
The Country Radio Seminar has launched its first CRS360 webinar of the year, expanding on NuVoodoo's research presented during CRS 2025. The focused session provides Country stations with actionable insights into what audiences want to hear - and why.
Justin Franiak Takes Third-Shift With New National Country Show
Cumulus Media has launched a new nationally syndicated overnight Country radio show hosted by Justin Franiak. The Overnight Ride airs live from Nashville on 47 Cumulus-owned Country stations across the US from midnight to 5a.
After Two Decades, Bill Schulz Switches Radio Stations In Reno
After more than two decades hosting mornings on Reno Media Group's Alice 96.5 (KLCA), Reno radio host Bill Schulz is changing stations. As of March 27, Schulz and his co-host Jlynn have moved their show to sister station Sunny 106.9 (KRNO).
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